Mombasa to Nairobi carpool
Heading up-country from the coast? Find a driver with space along the A109 instead of hunting for a last-minute bus seat.
- Distance
- ~485 km
- Drive time
- 8–10 hours
- Main road
- A109 (Mombasa Road)
Upcoming rides from Mombasa to Nairobi
Towns along the way
Drivers on this corridor often pass through Mariakani, Voi, Emali, Machakos. Mention your pickup point in your request so the driver knows it is on the route.
Tips for this route
Most coast departures stage around Nyali, Bamburi, or Mombasa town before joining the highway at Mariakani. Night arrivals into Nairobi are common — plan your last mile home.
What it costs
Sharelyft charges a flat KES 50 connection fee to each side once a request is accepted. We take no commission on the fare — you settle that with the driver.
Nearby routes
Browse all 20 popular Kenyan routes on the carpool routes page.